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TV tonight: the shocking finale of Danny Dyer’s Bafta-winning comedy

Shocking marital betrayal rocks relations in Mr Bigstuff. Plus: Michael Palin’s lovely series about trees concludes. Here’s what to watch this evening

The Guardian - UK

Tis but a stamp: Royal Mail set celebrates Monty Python favourite scenes

The set of 10 stamps includes six celebrating characters from Monty Python’s Flying Circus.

Evening Standard

First Thing: Stock markets fall as US announces new tariff rates on dozens of countries

Donald Trump orders levies ranging from 10% to 41% but extends deadline to next week. Plus, how did Labubu dolls became a ‘social currency’?

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The enduring brilliance of Peter Sellers: ‘There’s never been a better comic actor’

The actor was born 100 years ago – and his performances still induce hysteria today. Fans and collaborators like Michael Palin, Woody Allen and Lesley Anne-Down explain why

The Guardian - UK

Michael Palin issues sad update on end-of-life preparations after wife’s death

Sir Michael Palin said he has made end-of-life preparations as he opened up about the death of his wife, Helen Gibbins.

The Independent UK

Why did the irate bishop of Fulham evict the choir? Because vicars are human: we can go rogue

We prize humility, but people expect you to smile and turn the other cheek even when tired or provoked. It’s not easy maintaining the patience of Job, says vicar Ravi Holy

The Guardian - UK

Kate Nash showcases her sleazy side: best podcasts of the week

The musician talks to the likes of Franz Ferdinand and Razorlight for this retrospective of the messy glory of 00s indie rock. Plus, Michael Palin touchingly opens up about losing his wife

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Eric Idle says he feels ‘lucky every single day’ after surviving cancer

Idle revealed in 2022 that he had received an early diagnosis and been successfully treated for the illness.

The Independent UK

John Cleese to feature in new documentary film about his life on tour

The 85-year old actor, best known for Fawlty Towers, will take audiences behind the scenes of his European tour in John Cleese Packs It In.

Evening Standard

Sir Michael Palin gets musical memories from John Peel

Sir Michael Palin learned about music from late DJ John Peel, who used to blast out his records when they were at school together.

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Costumes, props and ‘llama’ from Monty Python’s final live show to be auctioned

Fans of the comedy troupe will be able to bid on props and costumes from the live show, and collectibles from Terry Gilliam’s personal collection.

Evening Standard

Henley Literary Festival announces partnership with The Independent for third year running

Guest speakers will include Graham Norton, Joanna Lumley and Michael Morpurgo

The Independent UK

Michael Palin 'imagines' late wife is with him

Sir Michael Palin still "imagines" his late wife Helen is with him, two years after her death.

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Michael Palin says Monty Python stars are more estranged than ever

‘There’s only four of us left and people do their own things,’ Palin said

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Evening Standard

Michael Palin: I feel less grief now

Sir Michael met his future wife while holidaying in the seaside town of Southwold, Suffolk.

WhatToWatch

Stream Monty Python and the Holy Grail 24-hour marathon on Saturday, June 21

Comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail is running non-stop on Shout! TV to celebrate the movie’s 50th anniversary.

The Independent UK

Why travellers are eyeing nation plagued by ‘extreme violence’

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Venezuela high on travellers’ wish-lists despite Foreign Office warnings of ‘armed robbery, mugging, carjacking and burglary’

Exclusive: Tours to the South American country are selling out, as Sir Michael Palin returns from filming

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Sophie Willan to star with Michael Palin in new BBC comedy created by Mackenzie Crook — and more comedies announced

Small Prophets boasts a great cast including the Alma's Not Normal star...

Evening Standard

The best quotes from Monty Python and the Holy Grail as film turns 50

London cinemas set to show film for its golden anniversary

Evening Standard

Lee Montague dies aged 97: Michael Palin leads tributes to BAFTA-winning actor

The news was shared by Keats Community Library, where he was President for Life

WhatToWatch

Jane McDonald: Pole to Pole — what happens, locations and everything we know

Jane McDonald: Pole To Pole sees the popular singer and travel presenter take a journey from Antarctica to the Arctic Circle.

MusicRadar

“I’d never considered myself a lyric writer, but me and Terry put it together in about 15 minutes. Then, we went to the pub!”: Michael Palin on his most famous musical moment and the “genius” of Neil lnnes

“Neil’s got a songwriting credit on an Oasis track? I can only assume I was on one of my big trips at the time but it just shows you how good his music was,” he says

The Independent UK

Eric Idle shares real reason behind public feud with Monty Python co-star John Cleese

‘I haven’t seen him in 10 years,’ Idle said of ‘Fawlty Towers’ actor

The Guardian - UK

Alan Bennett at 90: ‘What will people think? I don’t care any more’

In his 10th decade The History Boys writer is as prolific as ever with a war film in the works and a new sex-fuelled novella set in a home for the elderly. He talks about mourning Maggie Smith, turning down a knighthood and what he makes of Donald Trump

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